P. Iatcenko has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -10.2 to 13.5, with at least one match where P. Iatcenko was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving P. Iatcenko vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

K. Kawa comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -5.4, meaning K. Kawa has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.2/10, leaving K. Kawa vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.